Cost of living
San Jose (Uruguay) compared to Punta del Este
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Overview comparison
San Jose (Uruguay)Punta del Este
Consumer prices in Punta del Este are roughly 11% higher than in San Jose (Uruguay).
Cost of living
| Item | San Jose (Uruguay) | Punta del Este |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,438 | 1,713 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,744 | 4,026 |
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| Without rent one person | 746 | 722 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,922 | 1,994 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 634.25 | 899.78 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 950.9 | 2,199.76 |
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| Food person | 536 | 497 |
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| Food family | 988 | 1,284 |
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| Transport person | 159.7 | 74.8 |
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| Transport family | 519.31 | 164.24 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.52 years | 73.17 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | San Jose (Uruguay) | Punta del Este |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.23 | 14.15 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 50.65 | 43.51 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10 | 10.9 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.76 | 2.81 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.28 | 3.99 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.24 | 2.06 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | San Jose (Uruguay) | Punta del Este |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 640.12 | 886.37 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 440.42 | 582.61 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 960.49 | 2,077.29 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 638.56 | 2,099.31 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 75.29 | 64.11 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 152.26 | 86.98 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 40.35 | 33.78 |
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Transportation
| Item | San Jose (Uruguay) | Punta del Este |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.46 | 4.51 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,067 | 3,534 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,491 | 2,111 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.08 | 1.3 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 56.02% | 58.11% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 22.2 | 33.31 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.23 | 2.15 |
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Groceries
| Item | San Jose (Uruguay) | Punta del Este |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.22 | 0.95 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.93 | 2.54 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.2 | 3.12 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.93 | 9.82 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.38 | 8.1 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.45 | 10.32 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.22 | 2.54 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.07 | 1.27 |
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Other
| Item | San Jose (Uruguay) | Punta del Este |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 49.66 | 63.62 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.32 | 10.51 |
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| Doctors visit | 76.52 | 46.97 |
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| Haircut, simple | 9.99 | 5.79 |
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| Brand Jeans | 105.12 | 111.71 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 139.54 | 116.81 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 343.72 | 386.91 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,502 | 8,164 |
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